Jamestowne Society meets in Little Rock

Thursday

Jun 20, 2013 at 10:50 AM

The luncheon was served in the Best Impressions Restaurant. Nineteen were in attendance.

The Little Rock Company of the National Jamestowne Society met at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock for its April 27 luncheon/meeting. The welcome was given by Governor Gale Markley. Attending was newest member Frances Jernigan.

The luncheon was served in the Best Impressions Restaurant. Nineteen were in attendance.

Robert Terrell, secretary, read the October 2012 minutes. The treasurer’s report was given by Frankie Ochsner. She announced her resignation as treasurer after the October 2013 meeting. She had served as treasurer for 10 years. One application for membership is pending at national.

Chairman of the scholarship committee Nell White announced that the 2013 award will be $500 for descendants of Little Rock Company members. Essay honoring ancestor due by Aug. 1.

Nominating committee was appointed with Jean Pollard as chairman, Dorothy Wilks and Jerrie Townsend.White introduced the program presented by Catherine Switzer, 2012 scholarship winner, daughter of Steven and Elizabeth Switzer and granddaughter of members Frances and Keith Jernigan. Catherine’s brother, Michael, also attended the meeting.

Catherine is a graduate of Little Rock Central and attends UCA. She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. She gave a chronological review of Jamestowne and her ancestor Peter Montague. She closed saying, “In my journey into college, I hope to follow in the footsteps of my ancestor.”